Best Sawmill Area Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 246 students in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Sawmill Area is Tierra Adentro. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Gr: 6-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque, NM include Tierra Adentro.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Sawmill Area, Albuquerque public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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